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LA legislators debate action on soda

06-Nov-2009 - LA legislators debate action on soda ... Soda tax was on the agenda again yesterday as California legislators debated the possible link ... Soda tax was on the agenda again yesterday as California legislators debated the possible link ... it claims “a wealth of academic research casts serious doubt on whether there is any link between soda and obesity” and cited a survey showing that two-thirds of Americans oppose soda taxes as a way to discourage ... obesity, soda tax

Doctors resign over Coca-Cola funding

30-Oct-2009 - of the foods and beverages consumers love.” Dr Walker argued that consumption of soda and other sugar

Obesity Society urged to dismiss soda tax

28-Oct-2009 - Obesity Society urged to dismiss soda tax ... Society’s agenda for the meeting does not involve any specific focus on soda tax, but it said: “We believe ... obesity, soda tax

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Soda tax: A lot of froth over freedom

12-Oct-2009 - Soda tax: A lot of froth over freedom ... Is taxing soda really an evil plan to curb your individual freedom? Conspiracy theories aside ... Is taxing soda really an evil plan to curb your individual freedom? Conspiracy theories aside ... unlimited cheap supplies of Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Personally, I find it hard to believe that soda . And let’s be frank, no one is talking about banning soda. Nutrition experts agree that soda, as well ... soda tax, obesity

President Obama endorses US soda tax plan

01-Oct-2009 - President Obama endorses US soda tax plan ... President Barack Obama has lent his support for a soda tax which could benefit children’s health ... President Barack Obama has lent his support for a soda tax which could benefit children’s health ... should be exploring. There's no doubt that our kids drink way too much soda.” A nationwide soda tax with the President: “President Obama is exactly right when he say kids are drinking too much soda. Soda is dirt cheap ... soda tax, Obama

Big growth forecast for US children’s healthy drinks market

24-Sep-2009 - colas and sodas. “There are a number of factors that give fruit drinks for kids a competitive

New report makes the case for nationwide soda tax

21-Sep-2009 - New report makes the case for nationwide soda tax ... The paper is a collaborative endeavor from a number of key proponents of soda taxes, including Dr soda As for non-caloric sweeteners, the authors wrote that there is presently no consistent link ... sugary beverages, soda tax

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Fructose in the firing line

16-Sep-2009 - ’s taking on another contentious issue: Soda tax. ... ’s taking on another contentious issue: Soda tax. ... everything unfettered, but we’re getting close.” The ‘soda tax’ idea routinely makes headlines and has ... soda tax, sugar, HFCS, fruit juice

Talking Point

Can a ‘fat tax’ on soda help beat obesity – your views

10-Sep-2009 - Can a ‘fat tax’ on soda help beat obesity – your views ... place deal with this. Actually, if you look, it is – ever hear of Zevia soda pop? This is the high

Low soda taxes don’t curb teen obesity: Study

07-Sep-2009 - Low soda taxes don’t curb teen obesity: Study ... Soda taxes would have to be “raised substantially” to have a major impact on adolescent weight , according to a new study analyzing the relationship between existing state taxes on soda and obesity rates. ... Soda taxes would have to be “raised substantially” to have a major impact on adolescent weight , according to a new study analyzing the relationship between existing state taxes on soda and obesity rates. ... Debate has been heated about whether soda taxes could be an effective tool to help fight obesity -level Soda Taxes and Adolescent Body Mass Index, compared state-level taxes on soda sold in grocery stores ... soda tax, obesity, BMI

Human nutrition business born from animal health firm

04-Nov-2009 - .” Novus is privately owned by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.

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Ruling confirms recycling deposit on New York bottled water

27-Oct-2009 - bill, which previously covered just sodas and beer, is to come into force on 31 October after Judge

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Coca-Cola shrinks cans to fight obesity

20-Oct-2009 - of regular soda. By offering smaller can sizes Coca-Cola can allow people to drink a fizzy drink without exercise, the industry group comes into being as obesity climbs up the political agenda. Soda is a

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Kraft explores boosting chocolate health benefits

28-Sep-2009 - of Food Science, found that using baking powder rather than baking soda in a chocolate cake mix preserves

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News in brief

Advanced packing ops squashes frog-in-can claim - Pepsi

04-Sep-2009 - The soda giant was responding to a report from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA

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Researchers warn of toxin increase in heated HFCS

27-Aug-2009 - of the chemical could be to neutralise the HFCS with inexpensive bases like lime, potash and soda ash

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US functional foods market worth $27bn

21-Aug-2009 - an alternative to the likes of soda drinks and empty calorie snacks. And this was so even in hard economic times

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Scientists solve mystery of ‘green oats’

13-Aug-2009 - , the researchers report that baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), a leavening agent used extensively in baked products to generate colour are generally not present in tap water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is used as a ... baking soda, oats, USDA

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PepsiCo Brazil acquisition to make it coconut water leader

13-Aug-2009 - actions by soda industry leaders to diversify into healthier product categories as consumer preferences

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